Clinical Dietician - Outpatient

OhioHealth; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Athens, OH is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian to join a Lifestyle Medicine office near O'Bleness Hospital. Work is 24 hours per week from 8am-5pm with some flexibility; schedule may be Mon-Wed or Tue-Thu.

The role requires an RD license through the Ohio Medical Board and offers benefits eligibility. The dietitian will assess nutrition risk, develop care plans, provide counseling, and participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1 year of experience required.
• Registered Dietitian with Ohio license (OBDL) and RD credential preferred.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and English proficiency.
• Strong planning, problem solving, and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patient nutrition risk and identify needs.
• Develop nutrition care plans, protocols, and feeding regimens.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families as warranted.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary education.
• Maintain knowledge of Grant/Riverside policies and current clinical practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Registered Dietitian licensure (RD)

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

This is a part-time, day shift position in a Lifestyle Medicine office in proximity to O'Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH. Work is 24 hours per week from 8am-5pm (some flexibility). The schedule is Mon-Wed or Tue-Thu. This position is benefits eligible. Must be a registered dietician with a license through the Ohio Medical Board

JOB SUMMARY

Utilize evidence-based nutrition care to assess and reassess patient nutrition risk and identify nutrition needs. Develop parental and enteral feeding regimes. Create and implement nutrition protocols. Participate in quality improvement initiatives/committees. Provide nutrition counseling to patients and families as warranted. Participate in multidisciplinary interaction and education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Years of Experience: 1 (Required)
• Effective time management skills/organization and be a self-starter and team player.
• Excellent analytic, communication, and documentation skills. Able to communicate effectively in English in-person, in writing, and on the telephone, utilize language services as needed; think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Able to organize technical work; demonstrate excellent planning, problem solving, analysis, documentation, presentation, and organization skills; analyze and interpret data, processes and needs based on limited information; organize work and resources; define problems and solutions, prioritize workload; make recommendations; manage time effectively and plan and implement objectives effectively.
• Registered, Licensed Dietitian with at least two or more years' experience in the acute care setting.
• For certain assignments, an advanced degree and/or certification (CNSD, CDE, CNCP), and/or a minimum of two years experience in acute care setting with a focus on the assigned specialized assignment may be desired.
• Utilize pertinent medical data to develop and implement a nutrition plan of care.
• Able to calculate equations to determine calorie intake, protein needs, body mass index, enteral/parental formulation, etc. on select individuals.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities And Duties

60%
Develops and implements programs and/or program recommendations based on the identified individuals needs found through medical records, patient interview/observation, and discussion with medical staff. Remains current on research developments and other methods of practice and incorporates this into current programs and services. Acts as a nutrition resource to programs and services.
20%
Facilitates prevention of disease and risk factor modification by providing information, promoting skill development and promoting attitudes to support positive change and maintenance. Provides individual nutrition counseling to individuals about abnormal nutrition.
10%
Conducts individual consultation, screening sessions with individuals; assesses and analysis diet and data related to prevention and risk modification; assists the individual in identifying needs and goals; and assists them with developing a plan accordingly. Promotes self-monitoring and evaluates treatment plan and the individuals outcomes.
10%
Participates in patient case management when needed as well as interdepartmental meetings. Maintains current knowledge of clinical/community dietetics by reading professional literature, attending educational programs, and maintaining knowledge of Grant/Riverside policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required)OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure - Ohio Dietetics Board, RD - Registered Dietician - Commission on Dietetic Registration

Additional Job Description

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Department

PCP and Residency Clinic

Join us!
if your passion is to work in a caring environment
if you believe that learning is a life-long process
if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment